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Caregiving Services
Drivers. Provide transportation to doctors, pharmacies, banks and
grocery stores. This is our most requested service. Assignments are usually 2
-3 hours, Mon - Fri. Flexible schedules allow you to decide your availability.
Office.
Answer phones and help coordinate services. Computer skills a plus.
Shifts available 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. once a week.
Telecare. Make reassurance
calls to elderly or
homebound. Refer any emergencies to office.
Call once a month or more from home or our office 8 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Flexible Schedule.
| "I am so happy to hear the joy at the other end
of the phone when I make my Telecare calls. For many of these people, our calls
may be the only contact of the day. Our
calls play an important role in their safety and security, helping them to
remain independent at home."
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Friendly Phoning. Call a homebound neighbor. Calls are made from home. Flexible Schedule.
Friendly Visiting. Make visits to homebound, either in-home or an
outing. Flexible Schedule.
| "The neighbors I visit are lonely and isolated.
They appreciate the opportunity to talk about how they are feeling or what they
are going through with someone who just listens."
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Caregiver Relief. Stay with recipient (no hands-on care) while
caregiver does personal errands. Flexible Schedule.
Pen Pal social organizer. Assist in organizing periodic social events between
the youth and the seniors.
Handy Helpers. Help with minor home repair and home projects.
Flexible Schedule.
Business Helpers. Assist with opening mail, balancing
checkbook, paying bills, organizing paperwork.
Flexible Schedule.
Guardian Angel Installers. Install the new personal safety
dialer units and instruct recipients and responders on their use. Minimum time
commitment: 1 to 2 hours once a week. Flexible Schedule.
Card Makers: Organize a group to make birthday cards for
seniors. Flexible Schedule.
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Like to drive?
The volunteer opportunities with this icon are eligible for mileage
reimbursement at the current federal business rate of 50.5 cents per mile. 
